‘Endless grief’: Turkiye mourns victims of second school shooting in a week

A nation reels as a second school shooting in a week, this time by a 14-year-old student, leaves ten dead in Kahramanmaras. | Contesto: cronaca

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• ‘Endless grief’: Turkiye mourns victims of second school shooting in a week

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Ten people are dead after a 14-year-old student opened fire at the Ayser Calik School in Kahramanmaras, Turkiye, marking the country's second fatal school shooting in just seven days. The attack on Wednesday has plunged a community into mourning and ignited a fierce national debate over gun laws, school security, and the psychological state of the nation's youth. The shooter, whose identity has not been publicly released due to his age, was reportedly taken into custody at the scene, as emergency services rushed to the school amid scenes of chaos and panic. The tragedy in Kahramanmaras follows another shooting last week at a private educational institution in Istanbul, where a former student killed a teacher and wounded several others. The rapid succession of these incidents has shattered a relative sense of security surrounding Turkish schools and created a palpable atmosphere of what one grieving parent described as 'endless grief.' The phrase has resonated across social media and in public discourse, capturing a sense of profound shock and a fear that such violence may be becoming a recurring pattern. Initial reports from local authorities and witnesses suggest the attack was targeted, though a full motive remains under investigation by prosecutors. The victims include both students and at least one teacher, according to information released by the Kahramanmaras Governor's Office. The school, like many across the country, is now closed indefinitely as forensic teams continue their work and counselors are brought in to support traumatized students, staff, and families. The shootings have triggered an immediate political response, with opposition lawmakers and civil society groups demanding urgent action. Critics are pointing to what they call lax regulations and a proliferation of firearms, questioning how a teenager could access a weapon capable of such carnage. The government has pledged a thorough investigation and a review of security protocols, but many are calling for a deeper societal examination into the roots of the violence, including bullying, social isolation, and the impact of pervasive digital media on young minds. As funerals begin and the city...

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